Jamie Carragher admits Ruben Amorim quitting 'could suit' Man United

Amorim, who took charge as Man United boss back in November, made the claim in the aftermath of the Red Devils 1-0 loss to Tottenham in the Europa League final in Bilbao.

Newey on Aston Martin F1 attracting Verstappen: "There's no point in pipe-dreaming"

Aston Martin F1's technical partner says "there's no point in pipe-dreaming" about snapping up Max Verstappen just yet

Gilas Youth destroys Vietnam by 51 points for rousing SEABA U16 opener

MANILA, Philippines -- The Gilas Pilipinas U16 team is off to a dominant start in the FIBA U16 Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers. Gilas completely decimated Vietnam, winning by 51 points, 113-62, in their matchup Saturday evening at the Bren Z. Guiao Sports Complex in Pampanga. Five players finished in double digits for the Philippines, mentored by debuting head coach LA Tenorio. Travis Pascual and Prince Carino powered the Nationals with 16 points...

Taduran wins rematch vs. Shigeoka, keeps IBF world title in Japan

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Pedro “Kid Heneral” Taduran reasserted his dominance over rival Ginjiro Shigeoka in a grueling rematch to retain his International Boxing Federation (IBF) world minimumweight title on Saturday, May 24, in Osaka, Japan. Taduran emerged with a split decision victory after 12 hard-fought rounds in a bout that proved more competitive than their first encounter nearly 11 months ago, when Taduran dethroned Shigeoka for the...

Gilas Youth's Jolo Pascual details huge sacrifices for squad

Imagine being 15 years old and being away from your family for basketball

Rasmus Hojlund has Man Utd exit route with three clubs set to make offers

The Dane has had a season to forget.

Leclerc "very frustrated" by missing rare Ferrari F1 pole chance at Monaco GP

Charles Leclerc lost F1 Monaco GP pole to Lando Norris, denting his chances to take back-to-back wins in his home race

Belen joins PVL Draft while awaiting foreign offers

Former National University skipper Bella Belen is using the PVL Rookie Draft as a contingency plan, signing up for the event to make sure she has something to fall back on in case plans to play abroad fall through. The three-time UAAP women’s volleyball MVP told a radio program that she is keeping her options open just in case offers from popular destinations for local talents like Japan or Thailand come pouring. “I am not yet fully committed...

French Open 2025 full schedule: Order of play, dates, prize money and wildcards

Will Carlos Alcaraz defend his crown?

Charles Barkley demands Tyrese Haliburton's dad have NBA ban overturned

Tyrese Haliburton has been performing phenomenally for the Indiana Pacers as they look set for a collision course with the NBA Finals in a few days time.

Plenty of horsepower as F1 stars enjoy working from home

There's no place like home for the drivers.

UP rallies past La Salle, UST to secure services of Veejay Pre

Fighting Maroons' patience pays off with entry of reigning Rookie of the Year

Pacquiao is facing 2 opponents: Barrios and Father Time

THE Pacman is out of the bag. Make that the Pacman is back in the bag. The punching bag. At age 46, Manny Pacquiao is returning to the boxing ring after a four-year hiatus to face World Boxing Council (WBC) welterweight champion Mario Bar-rios on July 19 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.Pacquiao's return has drawn mixed reactions from boxing fans. Not a few believe he is returning for the money. A whole lot of money is being passed around...

Pagdanganan breaks slump, shares lead in Mexico Open with 68

MANILA, Philippines — Without the presence of the LPGA Tour's biggest stars, Bianca Pagdanganan seized the spotlight at the Mexico Riviera Maya Open, carding a four-under-par 68 on Thursday (Friday Manila time) to vault into a four-way tie for the lead at the Playa del Carmen, Mexico. After a string of early-season struggles — including missing the cut in five of her first six starts — Pagdanganan delivered a poised and powerful round in the...

Enzo Maresca sends clear transfer message to Real Madrid amid Enzo Fernandez speculation

Enzo Maresca has sent a defiant message to Real Madrid amid speculation they are considering making a summer move for Enzo Fernandez. The Argentina international endured a difficult start to his Blues career following his £106million transfer from Benfica two years ago. Amid a backdrop of upheaval and uncertainty, Fernandez struggled to justify his...

PSG legend praises Dembélé and his “enormous season”

Speaking to RMC Sport, legendary PSG striker Pedro Miguel Pauleta (ex-Portugal striker, aged 51) offered a candid analysis of a successful striker’s season. Drawing on his experience and scoring flair, the former Portuguese international underlines the importance of those profiles capable of single-handedly changing the course of a match (comments transcribed by us). Pauleta “He’s a player who can win a match on his own”. Yes, he’s a player...

Gagate wins PVL Rookie of the Year award

THEA Gagate proved to be as good as advertised following a stellar debut season in the professional ranks. The towering middle blocker backed the hype of her much-anticipated entry to the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) with huge contributions in turning ZUS Coffee's fortunes around after selecting her as the top overall pick in the inaugural Rookie Draft last Year. Her impact on the Thunderbelles and the league made her the hands-down choice...

Nitura soaks up all learnings from Alas veterans

IN her first year as a collegiate volleyball player in the UAAP, Shaina Nitura of Adamson University made a much introduction after shattering records. Her talents, of course, would not go unnoticed, as she's been tapped to join the Alas Pilipinas national team to showcase her offensive prowess on the international stage. For Nitura, this time it is not about her being the "go-to gunner" as she is with Adamson, but it is all about absorbing all...

Robert Bolick's goal? Turn NLEX teammates to household names

Berto wants nothing more than to turn these players into more famous names

Ginjiro Shigeoka stretchered off after loss to Pedro Taduran

There was a great deal of cause for concern for Ginjiro Shigeoka after the former Japanese champion was stretchered off the ring following his loss to Pedro Taduran in their world title fight on Saturday in Osaka, Japan. Shortly after the 12-round slugfest, Shigeoka appeared to have lost consciousness while slumped into his corner that immediately prompted medical assistance. READ: Pedro Taduran beats Ginjiro Shigeoka again to retain IBF crown...

NFL star Sean Murphy-Bunting already ruled out for next season with three months to go until it starts

AN NFL star has already been ruled out for next season with three months to go until it starts after being placed by his team on the reserve/non-football injury list on Thursday, ending his 2025.

Siakam shines, Pacers take 2-0 lead

(UPDATE) NEW YORK — The irrepressible Indiana Pacers opened up a 2-0 lead over the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals with a 114-109 win at Madison Square Garden on Friday (Saturday in Manila). The series now moves to Indianapolis with the Pacers in control after Pascal Siakam led them with a playoff career-high 39 points. Cameroonian Siakam was well-supported though with all the Indiana starters making double figures. Myles Turner...

French Open 2025 draw: Emma Raducanu, Jack Draper and Novak Djokovic learn fates

Grand Slam tennis is back!

MPBL: San Juan routs Bacolod; Pasay, Mindoro win

MANILA, Philippines — The San Juan Knights pulled away from the Bacolod Slashers after three quarters before cruising to an 83-77 victory and sharing second spot on Thursday in the Manny Pacquiao presents 1xBet-MPBL 2025 Season at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay. Dexter Maiquez tallied 13 points and seven rebounds to complement Orlan Wamar's 12-point, 10-assist, two-rebound, two-steal effort as San Juan recovered from the 86-97 beating it absorbed...

Glenn Khobuntin goes full circle as son Clark joins Gilas Youth

Dad won a SEABA and SEA Games gold medal with Gilas; son hopes to win one at the Fiba U16 Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers

Dave Portnoy sticks the knife into the New York Knicks after latest Indiana Pacers loss

With the Eastern Conference Finals set to make their way west to Indianapolis, Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy feels confident in declaring this series already over.

Alas Pilipinas joins VTV Cup; Petro Gazz ‘didn’t meet deadline’

MANILA, Philippines — Alas Pilipinas will compete in the VTV International Cup as part of its busy 2025 schedule from June 28 to July 5 in Vietnam. Philippines National Volleyball Federation and AVC president Tats Suzara revealed that Alas will replace 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference champion Petro Gazz in the invitational tournament. READ: Brooke Van Sickle set to join Alas Pilipinas’ MVP-laden pool “Petro Gazz didn’t meet the deadline....

The top and bottom wages at each Premier League club

French Open tennis star's plane struck by lightning to force emergency landing

'Best story of Roland-Garros so far.'

Lewis Hamilton avoids penalty after huge Monaco Grand Prix crash

Sir Lewis Hamilton’s chances of winning the Monaco Grand Prix have taken a major blow after he crashed heavily in the final minutes of Saturday practice. Hamilton was well-placed to fight for victory at the iconic street circuit this weekend, with Ferrari emerging as the surprise pace setters. Teammate Charles Leclerc topped all three practice sess...

Alex Eala at 2025 French Open: What to know about her debut

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis sensation Alex Eala is set to make her women’s Grand Slam main draw debut at the 2025 French Open. Eala, who turns 20 on Friday (May 23), enters Roland Garros with momentum after breaking into the top 70 of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) world rankings. Eala’s WTA rise since Miami The Filipino prodigy began her rise at the Miami Open with a historic dream run. Eala became the first wild card to take...

Chot expects TNT to rekindle playoff rivalry with RoS sooner than later

Tropang 5G, Elasto Painters bound for another playoff collision?

The most undeserving MVP winners in NBA history

MotoGP British GP: Alex Marquez wins sprint to end Marc's perfect record

Marc Marquez’s run of sprint victories is over after his brother Alex Marquez took the spoils in windy Northamptonshire, as Fabio Quartararo and Francesco Bagnaia struggled

Enzo Maresca reveals Chelsea double injury boost ahead of Nottingham Forest game

He now has a number of attacking options!

Gilas Pilipinas begins FIBA Asia bid vs Taiwan

THE Philippine men's basketball team begins its championship aspirations for the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 versus Taiwan on Aug. 6 (Manila time) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in the latest scheduled posted by the international basketball federation on its website. The highly anticipated match against the Taiwanese is set at 2 a.m. The Philippines is bracketed at Group D along with with Oceania basketball powerhouse New Zealand and Iraq. The Filipinos will...

Jack Grealish 'dropped from Man City's squad for Fulham showdown'

Grealish, who joined the club in a sensational £100million move from Aston Villa in 2021, has seen his season brought to a premature end.

NBA: Timberwolves seek answers to Thunder’s ‘AAU’ defense

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Minnesota Timberwolves must solve Oklahoma City’s ‘AAU’ defense to avoid a 2-0 deficit in the NBA Western Conference finals. Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards used the term to describe Oklahoma City’s young, aggressive unit after the Thunder held the Timberwolves to 34.9% shooting in a 114-88 victory in Game 1 on Tuesday. READ: NBA: Rested Timberwolves look listless in Game 1 loss to Thunder “I mean, it’s hard to process because it...

Ray Parks focused on family, wedding prep during B.League break

MANILA, Philippines — Ray Parks Jr. is focusing on wedding preparations with fiancée Zeinab Harake and spending time with their family while on a break from the Japan B.League. Parks, who announced his engagement to the YouTube star last July, expressed excitement for their wedding, which Harake said in March is expected to take place within the year. READ: Ray Parks’ Japan B.League return ‘still up in the air’ “Things are almost there. Almost...

SBP, EASL join forces for grassroots hoops in Philippines

MANILA, Philippines — The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) has struck a partnership with the East Asia Super League (EASL) to make a program aimed at enriching the grassroots program in the country. In a statement, SBP president Al Panlilio said that their partnership will launch the EASL Future Champions Philippines program, which Panlilio described as an “exciting initiative”. The program will have two components — the grassroots program,...

Luke Littler press conference after night 16 win in Premier League

Luke Littler spoke to media after winning night 16 of the Premier League in Sheffield.

Matildas stars make history as Arsenal defeats Barcelona to win Champions League final

Arsenal's trio of Matildas have been left celebrating joyously in Lisbon after the English giants toppled the mighty champions Barcelona 1-0 to lift the UEFA Women's Champions League title.

Tamaraws begin new chapter sans Pre

MANILA, Philippines — The Far Eastern University Tamaraws are moving on following the departure of young star Veejay Pre. Pre on Wednesday announced that he will be leaving FEU after just one season with the team. On Thursday, the Tamaraws had a taste of what things would look like without the reigning UAAP Rookie of the Year and defeated the University of the East Red Warriors, 74-57, in the FilOil EcoOil preseason tournament. After the game,...

Ilocos Norte braces for 15K athletes for 65th Palarong Pambansa

The province of Ilocos Norte is set to welcome over 15,000 delegates as it hosts the 65th Palarong Pambansa from May 24 to 31. With this year’s theme, “Nagkakaisang Kapuluan,” the games aim to highlight national unity through sport while embracing a more modern, eco-conscious, and athlete-focused Palaro experience This year, 20 delegations will compete in various sporting events, representing the 18 regions of the Philippines, the National...

Barça Will Keep Raphinha Just a Little Bit More

Barca ©BarçaBarca ©BarçaBarça Announces Exciting News: Raphinha Signs One-Year Contract Extension. In great form this...

Russell: Monaco GP is “over” for Mercedes after qualifying issue

George Russell was forced out early on in Q2 as a potential electrical problem left him stranded in the Monaco tunnel after Mercedes team-mate Andrea Kimi Antonelli had already crashed out

'A lot of people are writing me off... but I still have fire in my belly!' Josh Taylor in defiant mood ahead of comeback fight against Ekow Essuman

Josh Taylor has dismissed any suggestion that he could be forced into retirement if he loses his comeback fight against Ekow Essuman in Glasgow to Saturday night.

Lyceum ends campaign in style

MANILA, Philippines — Lyceum of the Philippines University salvaged some measure of pride after it downed San Sebastian College, 23-25, 25-22, 25-22, 25-18, yesterday in NCAA Season 100 women’s volleyball at the San Andres Gym. Joan Doguna and Angelica Cruz took turns and fired 17 And 16 points, respectively, as the Lady Pirates improved to 8-8. LPUm which also drew solid efforts from Johna Dolorito with 14 points and Ashley Muchillas with 12...

Kevin De Bruyne reaches verbal agreement with new club ahead of final Man City game

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has reached a verbal agreement to join Napoli, according to reports in Italy. The 33-year-old will become a free agent this summer after City decided not to renew his contract which expires in June. De Bruyne is adamant that he can still play at the top level and has refused to rule out the prospect of sig...

NBA legends who missed out on being MVP